C-Level, a reggae-rock band based in Cleveland, released an album in January. C-Level singer-guitarist Dave Deitke, currently 29, started jamming with his bandmate, bassist Coda Crose, more than a decade ago. The two performed at open-mic nights in North Olmsted, and eventual...
Chuck was a lot less curt towards me after that, and we became good friends after I went to a reggae show downtown one night. I think I went either by myself, or maybe with Kyle Meadows… but at any rate I was practically the only white person in the place. Chuck was there, and...
8. Mad Satta, “Comfort”— Built on the collaborative efforts of various Berklee School of Music students and New York/Boston area musicians, this group draws inspiration from Motown, funk, neo-soul, and reggae to craft one of my favorite releases of the year. This includes some great orig...